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Title:
PRR Locomotive Roster, Page 89, SEP 1941
Description:
Here is page 19 of a 34-page article (in five installments) entitled "Locomotives Of the Pennsylvania." It was published originally in the September 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 89. Photo Caption: "Chicago-Bound. The world's largest steam passenger locomotive wheels the 'Manhattan Limited' on the last leg of a run. Although the '6100' has been in service for almost a year, this is the first action photo to be released by the Railroad." #6100 is an S-1 (6-4-4-6) locomotive built in Juniata during January of 1939 and retired in January of 1949.
Photo Date:
9/1/1941
Upload Date:
2/15/2018 5:28:59 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Roster,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 6100(UNKNOWN)
Views:
529
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6100, S-1, 1941
Description:
Here is a photo via Paul W. Prescott that was taken at the Passenger Station in Englewood, Illinois, on 14 September 1941. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6100, the S-1 (6-4-4-6) "Big Engine" built in Juniata in January of 1939 and retired in January of 1949 after ten years' service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
9/14/1941
Upload Date:
10/10/2022 11:04:35 PM
Location:
Englewood, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 6100(UNKNOWN)
Views:
269
Comments:
0
Title:
"Trains" Magazine, January 1942
Description:
Here is an illustration by Mr. Geoffrey Biggs that was published originally on the front cover of the January 1942 issue of "Trains" magazine. Depicted here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6100, the S-1 (6-4-4-6) built in Juniata during January of 1939 and retired in January of 1949 after just ten years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
1/1/1942
Upload Date:
10/13/2019 8:11:30 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6100(UNKNOWN)
Views:
482
Comments:
0
Title:
"Trains" Magazine, January 1942
Description:
Here is a photo that was published originally on the back cover of the January 1942 issue of "Trains" magazine. Shown here is the front end of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6100, the S-1 (6-4-4-6) built in Juniata during January of 1939 and retired in January of 1949 after just ten years of revenue service. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
1/1/1942
Upload Date:
10/13/2019 8:00:40 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6100(UNKNOWN)
Views:
497
Comments:
0
Title:
"Locomotives Of The Future," Page 28, 1943
Description:
Here is page one of a six-page article by Charles Kerr, Jr., entitled "Locomotives Of The Future." It was published originally in the January 1943 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 28. Shown here is the front end of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6100, an S-1 (6-4-4-6) built in Juniata during January of 1939 and retired in January of 1949 after just ten years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
1/1/1943
Upload Date:
8/7/2019 11:06:20 AM
Location:
Pittsburgh, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6100(UNKNOWN)
Views:
452
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6100, S-1, 1945
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Englewood, Illinois, on 15 April 1945. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6100, the S-1 (6-4-4-6) built in Juniata during January of 1939 and retired in January of 1949 after just ten years of experimental service. Henry C. Westenberger Collection; #25 of 30.
Photo Date:
4/15/1945
Upload Date:
8/2/2018 2:28:08 PM
Location:
Englewood, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 6100(UNKNOWN)
Views:
2669
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6100, S-1, c. 1945
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Englewood, Illinois, c. 1945. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6100, the S-1 (6-4-4-6) built in Juniata during January of 1939 and retired in January of 1949 after just ten years of experimental service. Henry C. Westenberger Collection; #26 of 30.
Photo Date:
8/15/1945
Upload Date:
8/2/2018 2:29:40 PM
Location:
Englewood, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 6100(UNKNOWN)
Views:
738
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 6100, S-1, c. 1946
Description:
Portraits 1. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6100, the S-1 (6-4-4-6) built in Juniata during January of 1939 and retired in January of 1949 and retired after just ten years of experimental service. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. (#8 of 10)
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
4/13/2018 1:45:21 AM
Location:
Englewood, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 6100(UNKNOWN)
Views:
1421
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6100, S-1, c. 1946
Description:
Portraits 10. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6100, the S-1 (6-4-4-6) "Big Engine" built in Juniata during January of 1939 and retired in January of 1949 after just ten years of experimental service. In this context, it's just departed Chicago's Union Station with the westbound "Trail Blazer." The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#61 of 72)
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
1/8/2023 10:01:58 PM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 6100(UNKNOWN)
Views:
267
Comments:
0
Title:
Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 34, 1946
Description:
Here is page 34 of a 44-page report entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Altoona Works, 1946." Caption: "Steam Locomotive Work - Altoona Works." Depicted here is PRR engine #6100, the S-1 (6-4-4-6) "Big Engine" built in Juniata during January of 1939 and retired in January of 1949 after just ten years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
10/30/1946
Upload Date:
1/27/2023 10:30:17 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6100(UNKNOWN)
Views:
233
Comments:
0
Title:
Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 34, 1946
Description:
Here is page 34 of a 44-page report entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Altoona Works, 1946." Caption: "Steam Locomotive Work - Altoona Works." Depicted here is PRR engine #6100, the S-1 (6-4-4-6) "Big Engine" built in Juniata during January of 1939 and retired in January of 1949 after just ten years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
10/30/1946
Upload Date:
12/24/2024 11:20:05 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6100(UNKNOWN)
Views:
55
Comments:
0
Title:
"PRR Ventures In Locomotives," Page 16, 1949
Description:
Here is page three of a six-page article entitled "PRR Ventures In Locomotives." It was published originally in the October 1949 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 16. Data For Top Two Photos: Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #a K-5 (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata in April of 1929 and retired in October of 1952. Third Photo Down: Shown here is PRR engine #7641, a B-28S (0-6-0) switcher built by the American Locomotive Company in November of 1918 and retired in August of 1948. Fourth Photo Down: Shown here is PRR engine #6100, the S-1 (6-4-4-6) built in Juniata in January of 1939 and retired in January of 1949.
Photo Date:
10/1/1949
Upload Date:
1/19/2025 10:05:18 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5698(4-6-2)
PRR 7641(0-6-0)
PRR 6100(UNKNOWN)
Views:
90
Comments:
0
Title:
"Trains" Magazine, April 1953
Description:
Here is a half-page book review by David P. Morgan of Alfred W. Bruce's (1952) tome entitled "The Steam Locomotive In American." The review was published in the April 1953 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 80. Photo Caption: "Pennsy's S-1 class 6-4-4-6: 'probably the best-appearing [streamlined] job.'" Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6100, an S-1 (6-4-4-6) built in Juniata during January of 1939 and retired in January of 1949 after just ten years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
4/1/1953
Upload Date:
8/31/2019 10:33:45 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6100(UNKNOWN)
Views:
439
Comments:
0
Title:
"Duplex-Drives," Page 19, 1959
Description:
Here is page three of a ten-page cover article by David P. Morgan entitled "Duplex-Drives." It was published originally in the November 1959 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 19. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6100, the S-1 (6-4-4-6) "Big Engine" built in Juniata during January of 1939 and retired in January of 1949 after just ten years of experimental service. Photo by Bliss B. Straight, Jr.
Photo Date:
11/1/1959
Upload Date:
3/2/2025 1:02:05 AM
Location:
Gary, IN
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 6100(UNKNOWN)
Views:
31
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Engine Parade," Page 13, 1962
Description:
Here is a one-page article entitled "Engine Parade." It was published originally in the March 1962 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 13. This is actually an advertisement for Mr. Alvin Staufer's book entitled "Pennsy Power."
Photo Date:
3/1/1962
Upload Date:
1/10/2025 4:43:44 PM
Location:
Englewood, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6100(UNKNOWN)
Views:
97
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6110, T-1, c. 1942
Description:
Here is the Association of American Railroads' stock photo #3357. Caption On Reverse: "In the Pennsylvania Railroad's Locomotive Test Plant, locomotives are constantly studied to effect improvements. This multi-cylinder passenger and freight engine is one of the new T-1 Type, which utilizes four cylinders in place of the conventional two. As the result of the successful conclusion of this and many other tests with the two original engines of this type, fifty more units are being built." Prominent here is PRR engine #6110, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during April of 1942 and retired in December of 1953 after just 11 years of revenue service. The names of the photographer and the four Railroaders pictured here, as well as the exact date, are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #21 of 44.
Photo Date:
8/15/1942
Upload Date:
6/8/2022 11:35:57 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6110(UNKNOWN)
Views:
318
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6110, T-1, 1942
Description:
Duplexes. Here is a photo by Marion H. Myers that was taken near Pinecroft, Pennsylvania, in 1942. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6110, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during April of 1942 and retired in December of 1953 after just 11 years of revenue service. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:
8/15/1942
Upload Date:
9/20/2021 5:59:47 PM
Location:
Pinecroft, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 6110(UNKNOWN)
Views:
463
Comments:
0
Title:
"Locomotives Of The Future," Page 29, 1943
Description:
Here is page two of a six-page article by Charles Kerr, Jr., entitled "Locomotives Of The Future." It was published originally in the January 1943 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 29. Partial Caption: "Seventeen months before Pearl Harbor, the Pennsylvania Railroad ordered from the Baldwin Locomotive Works two experimental steam locomotives indicative of the shape of things to come." Shown here is PRR engine #6110, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by Baldwin during April of 1942 and retired in December of 1953 after just 11 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
1/1/1943
Upload Date:
8/7/2019 11:08:52 AM
Location:
Eddystone, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6110(UNKNOWN)
Views:
486
Comments:
0
Title:
Leydenfrost, "Power," 1945
Description:
Here is the 20th of 32 color prints of calendar art works that were commissioned by the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1925 through 1958. Shown here is A. Lydenfrost's painting entitled "Power." It was published originally in 1945. Depicted here is PRR engine #6110, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during April of 1942 and retired in December of 1953 after just 11 years of revenue service. (#8,400)
Photo Date:
8/15/1945
Upload Date:
1/26/2022 11:28:12 AM
Location:
Pittsburgh, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 6110(UNKNOWN)
Views:
413
Comments:
0
Title:
Leydenfrost, "Power," 1945
Description:
Here is the 20th of 33 color prints of calendar art works that were commissioned by the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1925 through 1958. Shown here is A. Lydenfrost's painting entitled "Power." It was published originally in 1945. Depicted here is PRR engine #6110, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during April of 1942 and retired in December of 1953 after just 11 years of revenue service. (#8,400)
Photo Date:
11/14/1945
Upload Date:
12/26/2024 9:31:08 AM
Location:
Pittsburgh, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 6110(UNKNOWN)
Views:
213
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Altoona Works," Page 20, 1946
Description:
Here is page one of a seven-page article by Tom Hanna entitled "Altoona Works." It was published originally in the January 1946 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 20. Photo Caption: "One of the Class T-1 fast passenger locomotives on the locomotive test plant ready to start a test. A locomotive can run 100 miles an hour or more while standing still where test readings can be more accurately obtained." Pictured here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6110, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during April of 1942 and retired in December of 1953 after just 11 years of revenue service. This is the original T-1.
Photo Date:
1/1/1946
Upload Date:
1/15/2025 1:36:31 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6110(UNKNOWN)
Views:
103
Comments:
0
Title:
"Trains" Centennial Issue, Front Cover, 1946
Description:
Here is the front cover of the April 1946 issue of "Trains" magazine. Cover Caption: "Pennsylvania Railroad Class T-1 locomotive. Courtesy Pennsylvania Railroad." Shown here is PRR engine #6110, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during April of 1942 and retired in December of 1953 after just 11 years of revenue service. This is the original T-1.
Photo Date:
4/13/1946
Upload Date:
4/16/2017 4:47:46 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 6110(UNKNOWN)
Views:
663
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6110, T-1, c. 1946
Description:
Portraits 10. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6110, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during April of 1942 and retired in December of 1953 after just 11 years of revenue service. In this context, it's just departing Englewood's Union Station with an eastbound passenger train. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#69 of 72)
Photo Date:
9/10/1946
Upload Date:
1/9/2023 5:07:12 AM
Location:
Englewood, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 6110(UNKNOWN)
Views:
291
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6110, T-1, c. 1947
Description:
Duplexes. Here is a duplicate 35mm B&W slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Englewood, Illinois, c. 1947. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6110, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during April of 1942 and retired in December of 1953 after just 11 years of revenue service. In this context, it's just departed the Englewood Station with an eastbound passenger train.
Photo Date:
1/23/1947
Upload Date:
9/9/2024 10:57:16 PM
Location:
Englewood, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 6110(UNKNOWN)
Views:
131
Comments:
0
Title:
Centennial History Of The PRR, Page 737, 1949
Description:
Here is a photo from page 737 in the "Centennial History Of The Pennsylvania Railroad Company: 1846-1946" that was composed by George H. Burgess & Miles C. Kennedy and published in 1949. Photo Caption: "Class T-1, the fast passenger locomotive with four cylinders. These engines, placed in service in 1942, are the successor to the S-1 ~ the first four-cylinder locomotive to be built in the Pennsylvania's program of developing multiple-cylinder engines." Shown here is PRR engine #6110, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during April of 1942 and retired in December of 1953 after just 11 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
4/13/1949
Upload Date:
9/7/2017 3:29:34 AM
Location:
Eddystone, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6110(UNKNOWN)
Views:
514
Comments:
0
Title:
"Duplex-Drives," Front Cover, 1959
Description:
Here is the front cover of a ten-page cover article by David P. Morgan entitled "Duplex-Drives." It was published originally on the November 1959 issue of "Trains" magazine. Cover Caption: "Head-on closeup of Baldwin-built Pennsylvania 4-4-4-4 duplex-drive locomotive 6110." Engine #6110 is a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by Baldwin during April of 1942 and retired in December of 1953 after just 11 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
11/1/1959
Upload Date:
10/28/2019 9:33:37 AM
Location:
Eddystone, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6110(UNKNOWN)
Views:
419
Comments:
0
Title:
"Duplex-Drives," Page 16, 1959
Description:
Here is page one of a ten-page cover article by David P. Morgan entitled "Duplex-Drives." It was published originally in the November 1959 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 16. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6110, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during April of 1942 and retired in December of 1953 after just 11 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
11/1/1959
Upload Date:
10/28/2019 9:37:05 AM
Location:
Eddystone, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6110(UNKNOWN)
Views:
459
Comments:
0
Title:
"Duplex-Drives," Page 17, 1959
Description:
Here is page two of a ten-page cover article by David P. Morgan entitled "Duplex-Drives." It was published originally in the November 1959 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 17.
Photo Date:
11/1/1959
Upload Date:
10/28/2019 9:39:22 AM
Location:
Eddystone, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6110(UNKNOWN)
Views:
452
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Half A Locomotive Ran Away," Page 52, 2003
Description:
Here is page one of a three-page article by Raymond P. Delano, Jr., entitled "How Half A Locomotive Ran Away." It was published originally in the Winter 2003 issue of "The Keystone" magazine, page 52. Amended Photo Caption: "T1 #6110 and train at Altoona [Passenger Station]; the engine was just delivered from Baldwin in the spring of 1942. Photo by Leonard Shuffstall." Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6110, the original T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during April of 1942 and retired in December of 1953 after just 11 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
12/21/2003
Upload Date:
2/5/2018 10:13:43 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 6110(UNKNOWN)
Views:
509
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Half A Locomotive Ran Away," Page 53, 2003
Description:
Here is page two of a three-page article by Raymond P. Delano, Jr., entitled "How Half A Locomotive Ran Away." It was published originally in the Winter 2003 issue of "The Keystone" magazine, page 53. Caption For Both Photos: "#6110 on the Altoona Test Plant, April 20, 1944." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6110, the original T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during April of 1942 and retired in December of 1953 after just 11 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
12/21/2003
Upload Date:
2/5/2018 10:18:01 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6110(UNKNOWN)
Views:
457
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Half A Locomotive Ran Away," Page 54, 2003
Description:
Here is page three of a three-page article by Raymond P. Delano, Jr., entitled "How Half A Locomotive Ran Away." It was published originally in the Winter 2003 issue of "The Keystone" magazine, page 54.
Photo Date:
12/21/2003
Upload Date:
2/5/2018 10:21:08 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6110(UNKNOWN)
Views:
412
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6111, T-1, 1942
Description:
WB. Here is an image of an official photo that was taken in Eddystone, Pennsylvania, on 4 April 1942. Shown here is a backhead view of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6111, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during May of 1942 and retired in December of 1953 after just 11 years of revenue service. So you think running a steam locomotive was easy, do you? William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
4/4/1942
Upload Date:
7/29/2022 8:19:25 AM
Location:
Eddystone, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
InCab,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6111(UNKNOWN)
Views:
251
Comments:
0
Title:
"Riding The Pennsy's T-1," Page 32, 1943
Description:
Here is page one of an eight-page article by Russ Davis entitled "Riding The Pennsy's T-1." It was published originally in "The Mutual Magazine" and republished later in the July 1943 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 32. Shown here is PRR engine #6111, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during May of 1942 and retired in December of 1953 after just 11 years of revenue service. It's crossing the Rockville Bridge with a passenger train bound for Altoona and points West.
Photo Date:
7/1/1943
Upload Date:
9/25/2019 5:50:49 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 6111(UNKNOWN)
Views:
418
Comments:
0
Title:
"Riding The Pennsy's T-1," Page 33, 1943
Description:
Here is page two of an eight-page article by Russ Davis entitled "Riding The Pennsy's T-1." It was published originally in "The Mutual Magazine" and republished later in the July 1943 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 33. Photo Caption: "From left to right at the side of 6111 are: Harry Bowers, special engineman; O.W. Kirsch, assistant trainmaster; Albert J. Johnston, station master; John Ashcroft, fireman on the new locomotive; and H.P. Wian, engineer on the first leg of the trip."
Photo Date:
7/1/1943
Upload Date:
9/25/2019 5:52:43 AM
Location:
Pittsburgh, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6111(UNKNOWN)
Views:
403
Comments:
0
Title:
"Riding The Pennsy's T-1," Page 34, 1943
Description:
Here is page three of an eight-page article by Russ Davis entitled "Riding The Pennsy's T-1." It was published originally in "The Mutual Magazine" and republished later in the July 1943 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 34. Photo Caption: "Ready to leave Pittsburgh. No. 6111 at the head end of the 'Juniata.' Engineman Wian is at the window with Fireman Ashcroft and author Russ Davis Davis in the doorway." Partially visible here is PRR engine #6111, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in May of 1942 and retired in December of 1953 after just 11 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
7/1/1943
Upload Date:
9/25/2019 5:54:38 AM
Location:
Pittsburgh, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6111(UNKNOWN)
Views:
375
Comments:
0
Title:
"Riding The Pennsy's T-1," Page 35, 1943
Description:
Here is page four of an eight-page article by Russ Davis entitled "Riding The Pennsy's T-1." It was published originally in "The Mutual Magazine" and republished later in the July 1943 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 35. Shown here is PRR engine #6111, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during May of 1942 and retired in December of 1953 after just 11 years of revenue service. In this context, it's just coupled onto the eastbound "Juniata" in Pittsburgh. "All ABOARD!"
Photo Date:
7/1/1943
Upload Date:
9/25/2019 5:56:39 AM
Location:
Pittsburgh, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 6111(UNKNOWN)
Views:
442
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6111, T-1, 1945
Description:
Here is the Association of American Railroads' stock photo #3443. Caption On Reverse: "Pennsylvania Railroad streamlined multiple-cylinder steam locomotive, Type T-1." Shown here is PRR engine #6111, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during May of 1942 and retired in December of 1953 after just 11 years of revenue service. In this context, it's just crossed the Rockville Bridge with a passenger train on its way to Altoona and points West. Photo taken on 30 May 1945. The photographer's name is not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #23 of 44.
Photo Date:
5/30/1945
Upload Date:
6/9/2022 7:12:12 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 6111(UNKNOWN)
Views:
244
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6111, T-1, 1945
Description:
WB. Here is an image of an official photo that was taken near Marysville, Pennsylvania, on 30 May 1945. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6111, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during May of 1942 and retired in December of 1953 after just 11 years of revenue service. In this context, it's just crossed the Rockville Bridge with a passenger train on its way to Altoona and points West. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
5/30/1945
Upload Date:
7/29/2022 8:18:32 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 6111(UNKNOWN)
Views:
213
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6111, T-1, 1996
Description:
Duplexes. Here is a painting by Craig Staufer entitled "T-1 On the Curve." It was published originally in the Summer 1996 issue of "Keystone" magazine, pages 32-33. Artist's Caption: "On a warm day in May 1942, T-1 #6111 works its way around Horseshoe Curve on her maiden voyage. The midday sun reflects brightly off the fresh paint as she flexes her muscles to climb the grade." Depicted here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6111, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during May of 1942 and retired in December of 1953 after just 11 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
8/15/1996
Upload Date:
12/6/2017 7:19:38 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 6111(UNKNOWN)
Views:
392
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6130, Q-1, 1946
Description:
Here is a photo via Charles E. Winters that was taken on 30 April 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6130, the Q-1 (4-6-4-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during May of 1942 and retired in January of 1952 after just a decade of experimental service. The location is not recorded. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
4/30/1946
Upload Date:
10/10/2022 11:02:42 PM
Location:
Crestline, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6130(UNKNOWN)
Views:
351
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 6130, Q-1, c. 1946
Description:
Portraits 1. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6130, the Q-1 (4-6-4-4) built in Juniata during May of 1942 and retired in January of 1952 after just a decade of experimental service. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. (#5 of 10)
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
4/13/2018 1:46:10 AM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6130(UNKNOWN)
Views:
679
Comments:
0
Title:
Centennial History Of The PRR, Page 730, 1949
Description:
Here is a photo from page 730 in the "Centennial History Of The Pennsylvania Railroad Company: 1846-1946" that was composed by George H. Burgess & Miles C. Kennedy and published in 1949. Photo Caption: "Class Q-1. Four-cylinder freight locomotive built in 1942. It is the forerunner of the Q-2." Shown here is PRR engine #6130, the Q-1 (4-6-4-4) duplex built in Juniata during May of 1942 and retired in January of 1952 after just a decade of experimental service.
Photo Date:
4/13/1949
Upload Date:
9/7/2017 3:06:12 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6130(UNKNOWN)
Views:
617
Comments:
0
Title:
"PRR Ventures In Locomotives," Page 14, 1949
Description:
Here is page one of a six-page article entitled "PRR Ventures In Locomotives." It was published originally in the October 1949 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 14. Photo Caption: "Pennsy's first duplex-drive freighter never warranted duplication; now the Q-1 opposed-cylinder 4-6-4-4 No. 6130 is unstreamlined." Shown here is PRR engine #6130, the Q-1 (4-6-4-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during May of 1942 and retired in January of 1952 after just a decade of experimental service.
Photo Date:
10/1/1949
Upload Date:
1/19/2025 10:03:39 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6130(UNKNOWN)
Views:
65
Comments:
0
Title:
"Duplex-Drives," Page 23, 1959
Description:
Here is page eight of a ten-page cover article by David P. Morgan entitled "Duplex-Drives." It was published originally in the November 1959 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 23. Top Two Photos: Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6130, the Q-1 (4-6-4-4) built in Juniata during May of 1942 and retired in January of 1952. Bottom Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #6131, a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) built in Juniata during August of 1944 and retired in January of 1952.
Photo Date:
11/1/1959
Upload Date:
10/31/2019 1:53:58 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6130(UNKNOWN)
PRR 6131(UNKNOWN)
Views:
916
Comments:
1
Title:
"Trains" Magazine, October 1944
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was published originally in the October 1944 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 5. Partial Caption: "Here is the first Pennsylvania Railroad Class Q-2 4-4-6-4 steam freight locomotive, of which 25 more are now being built at company shops in Altoona." Shown here is PRR engine #6131, a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) built in Juniata during August of 1944 and retired in January of 1952 after just eight years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
10/1/1944
Upload Date:
9/24/2019 1:31:37 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6131(UNKNOWN)
Views:
603
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 99th Annual Report, Page 3, 1945
Description:
Here is page three of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 31-page "Ninety-Ninth Annual Report." It was issued originally on 13 February 1946. Depicted here is PRR engine #6131, a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) built in Juniata during August of 1944 and retired in January of 1952 after just eight years of revenue service. The illustration is entitled "An Assembly Line 26,000 Miles Long."
Photo Date:
12/31/1945
Upload Date:
6/16/2017 2:57:50 AM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6131(UNKNOWN)
Views:
545
Comments:
0
Title:
"Transportation Progress," Pages 1-2, 1946
Description:
Here are pages one and two of a 14-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "One Hundred Years Of Transportation Progress." It was issued originally during 1946. Right-Hand Illustration: Depicted here is PRR engine #6131, a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) built in Juniata during August of 1944 and retired in January of 1952 after just eight years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
4/13/1946
Upload Date:
8/26/2022 12:18:09 PM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6131(UNKNOWN)
Views:
216
Comments:
0
Title:
Centennial History Of The PRR, Page 731, 1949
Description:
Here is a photo from page 731 in the "Centennial History Of The Pennsylvania Railroad Company: 1846-1946" that was composed by George H. Burgess & Miles C. Kennedy and published in 1949. Photo Caption: "Class Q-2. Four-cylinder freight locomotive, built in 1944, at Altoona Shops. This locomotive is capable of pulling a train of 125 loaded freight cars at speeds in excess of 50 miles per hour." Shown here is PRR engine #6131, a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) built in Juniata during August of 1944 and retired in January of 1952 after just eight years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
4/13/1949
Upload Date:
9/7/2017 3:07:21 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6131(UNKNOWN)
Views:
457
Comments:
0
Title:
"Modern Power For Today's Trains," Page 12, 1949
Description:
Here is page 12 of a 22-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "Modern Power For Today's Trains." It was issued originally during July of 1949. Partial Caption: "For heavy, through service. Most powerful steam locomotive in the higher speed range ever built." Shown here is PRR engine #6131, a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during August of 1944 and retired in January of 1952 after just eight years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
7/1/1949
Upload Date:
12/26/2024 5:54:05 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6131(UNKNOWN)
Views:
208
Comments:
0
Title:
"Steam From Altoona," Page 30, 1963
Description:
Here is page seven of an eight-page article by William D. Gorman entitled "Steam From Altoona." It was published originally in the December 1963 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 30. Top Photo: Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6759, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata during June of 1930 and retired in August of 1955. Bottom Photo: Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6131, a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) built in Juniata during August of 1944 and retired in January of 1952. Builder's photo dated 24 August 1944. (#2,000)
Photo Date:
12/1/1963
Upload Date:
10/27/2017 4:30:01 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6759(4-8-2)
PRR 6131(UNKNOWN)
Views:
810
Comments:
0
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